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Dr. Phil S. Moore, Consultant Neuropsychologist & Clinical Psychologist 2026

Objective

Curriculum vitae for medico-legal psychological assessments.

Specialism

Neuropsychology and psychological injury

Summary

Dr Moore is a Health-Care Profession Council registered Consultant Neuropsychologist & Clinical Psychologist. He has over twenty years experience of working clinically and previously worked for 15 years within the NHS. His core qualifications include a degree in psychology, post graduate qualifications in mental health and psychotherapy, a doctorate in clinical psychology and a post doctorate qualification in clinical neuropsychology. He has over ten years experience of completing medicolegal expert witness work in all types of brain injury and is Director of medicolegal-psychology-neuropsychology ltd providing expert reports and treatment. He has provided a part-time Consultative role to the Office for the Public Guardian. He has been appointed Consultant Neuropsychologist for a multi-national study of mild cognitive impairment and dementia. He started and lead an NHS acquired brain injury/stroke service in North Devon and has worked in both NHS inpatient and NHS community neuro-rehabilitation services in Exeter, Devon. In addition to his NHS work he has held the position of Clinical Lead for the National Autistic Society from 2010-2013. He has lectured at the University of Plymouth and University of Exeter Doctorate training programmes and is leading research on related medicolegal topics at Plymouth University. He is editor and author of ‘Neuropsychological Aspects of Brain Injury Litigation: A Medicolegal Handbook for Lawyers and Clinicians’. He accepts approximately 27 expert witness neuropsychological instructions per year for claimant and defendant (70/30 split claimant/defendant:) (last audited 01/01/2026) .

Publications

Moore P. S. (2023) Treating distressing islands of memory: severe TBI and EMDR treatment for distressing experiences during post traumatic amnesia. Advances in Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation; 22, 1.

Moore, P. S. & Johnson, R. (2022) Claimant stress in brain injury litigation. Personal Injury Focus: Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.

Moore, P. S., Brifcani, S., & Worthington, A. (2021) Neuropsychological Aspects of Brain Injury Litigation: A Medicolegal Handbook for Lawyers and Clinicians. London: Routledge.

Moore, P. S., Brifcani, S., & Worthington, A.(2021) Formulating neuropsychological opinion in brain injury litigation. In P. S. Moore, S. Brifcani, & A. Worthington (Eds.) A Medicolegal Handbook for Lawyers and Clinicians London: Routledge.

Worthington, A. & Moore, P. S. (2021) Neuropsychological testing in brain injury litigation: a critical part of the expert neuropsychological examination. In P. S. Moore, S. Brifcani, & A. Worthington (Eds.) A Medicolegal Handbook for Lawyers and Clinicians London: Routledge.

Worthington, A. & Moore, P. S (2021) Mild traumatic brain injury and persistent neuropsychological symptoms. In P. S. Moore, S. Brifcani, & A. Worthington (Eds.) A Medicolegal Handbook for Lawyers and Clinicians. London: Routledge.

Moore, P. S. (2021) EMDR for persistent post-concussion symptoms following mild traumatic brain injury: a case study. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 3, 157-166.

Moore, P. S. (2017) Mild traumatic brain injury and neuropsychological assessment. Psychology Experts October Short Articles.

Moore, P. S. (2014) Post concussion syndrome and the role of the clinical psychologist. Clinical Psychology, 257, 35-39.

Moore, P. S. (2012) The neuropsychology of autism. The National Autistic Service International Conference, London.

Moore, P. S. (2010) IAPT and the power of CBT. Clinical Psychology, 216.

Moore, P. S. (2009) Bipolar disorder and the effects of exercise. BABCP International Conference, University of Exeter.

Moore, P. S. (2009) Social Stories or Social Control? Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice.

Moore, P. S. (2007) The resource centre: an innovative approach to common mental health problems in primary care. Clinical Psychology, 170, 11-15.

Moore, P. S. (2005) Why we don’t publish. The Psychologist, 4, 193.

Newnes, C., Blofield, A. & Moore, P. S. (2005) The writing group. Clinical Psychology, 48, 26-28.

Moore, P. S. (2005) An individual account of the review process: servant and master. Clinical Psychology, 45, 30-32.

Moore, P. S. (2004) The Use of Social Stories In a Psychology Service for Children with Severe Learning Disabilities: A case study of a sleep problem. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 32, 133-138.

Moore, P. S. (2004) Attitudes of residential support workers to clinical psychology and its’ perceived impact upon working together. Clinical Psychology, 43, 35-39.

Qualifications

EMDR I, II, III training

Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology (Bristol University).

Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology DClinPsy (Exon)

PgCert Primary Mental Health (Plymouth University)

CBT (Staffordshire University)

Counselling Certificate (TCAT)

BSc Psychology and Criminology (Keele University)

Sample of Regular Instructioning Parties:

Irwin Mitchell

DAC Beechcroft

DWF

Weightmans

Slater & Gordon

Spencers solicitors

Wolferstans

Veitch Penny

Thompsons solicitors

Independent CoP instructions

Private Medical Care Registrations:

AXA

Correspondence Address by request Website: www.medicolegal-psychology-neuropsychology.co.uk E-mail: info@mpnconsulting.co.uk

Health Care Professions Council Registered PYL25084

Professional Indemnity Cover by Towergate

Medicolegal-Psychology-Neuropsychology Ltd 
Terms and Conditions of Professional Engagement 
Effective from 01/05/2026 

 

1. Professional Fees & Instruction Tiers

Fees are structured to ensure a consistent net professional rate. Instructions are accepted under two distinct fee tiers: 

1.1 Direct Instruction Rate 

• Hourly Rate: £325.60 per hour. 

• Applicability: Direct instructions from legal firms, insurers, or government bodies where no third-party agency service charges apply. 

1.2 Agency Instruction Rate 

• Hourly Rate: £383.10 per hour. 

• Applicability: Instructions via Medico-Legal Agencies (e.g., Premex, UKIM). 

• Purpose: This rate accounts for mandatory agency service charges to ensure the Expert’s net professional fee remains at the base level of £325.60. 

 

2. Medico-Legal Assessment Services

2.1 Standard Assessment Estimate 

• Standard Case: Estimated at 24 hours (inclusive of interview, review, and reporting). 

• Basis: Assessment conducted in North Devon with medical records/files not exceeding 500 pages. 

• Additional Documentation: Files exceeding 500 pages are charged at a rate of 2 hours per additional 500 pages. 

2.2 Medical Record Reviews 

• Reviews often commence several weeks prior to the assessment date. 

• All time spent reviewing records is chargeable. 

• Instructing parties must provide a clear page count or volume description prior to instruction, particularly for urgent disclosures or fixed-cost estimates. 

2.3 Travel 

• Travel Time: Charged at 50% of the applicable hourly rate (£162.80 for Direct / £191.55 for Agency). 

 

3. Court Attendance & Counsel Liaison

• Preparation: All preparation time, including Conferences with Counsel, is charged at £338.80 per hour. 

• Court Attendance: Charged at a flat rate of £1,694.00 per half-day (or part thereof). 

 

4. Cancellation & Non-Attendance (DNA) Fees

4.1 Interview/Examination 

• Less than 48 hours’ notice: 100% of the estimated assessment fee is payable. 

4.2 Court / Conference with Counsel 

• 15–21 days’ notice: 25% of the booked half-day rate. 

• 8–14 days’ notice: 50% of the booked half-day rate. 

• Less than 7 days’ notice: 100% of the booked half-day rate. 

 

 

5. Clinical Treatment Services

• Hourly Rate: £246.40 per hour (VAT exempt per Health Professions Order 2001). 

• Travel Time: Charged at 50% of the treatment rate (£123.20). 

• DNA/Cancellation: Less than 48 hours’ notice is charged at the full rate of the time allocated. 

 

6. Payment Terms & Debt Recovery

6.1 Settlement 

• Payment is due via BACS within 30 days of report production/invoice date. 

• Invoices are issued electronically via Sage accounting software. 

6.2 Late Payment & Breach 

• Non-payment by the due date constitutes a material breach of these terms. 

• Interest: Unpaid amounts shall bear interest at the Statutory Interest rate of 8%, accruing daily, plus Late Payment Compensation per the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998. 

• Recovery Costs: The client is liable for all costs incurred in the recovery of debt, including but not limited to legal fees, administrative time, and court costs. 

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